Community Habilitation Aide

Cumberland River Behavioral Health Inc•Williamsburg, KY

16d

About The Position

The Community Habilitation Aide provides supports in non-residential settings, excluding family homes, group homes, staffed residences, and the individual’s home. The role may involve transporting individuals in a personal vehicle. The aide helps individuals participate in community projects, access community resources, and navigate their environment, while providing training and assistance as needed. The aide is responsible for accurate medication administration and documentation, recognizing and reporting incidents, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The role involves communicating with coworkers and other professionals involved in an individual’s care, maintaining confidentiality, completing documentation accurately and on time, and treating individuals and coworkers with respect. The aide is also expected to follow agency policies, complete required training, and represent the agency positively in the community. Work hours are generally scheduled in 7.5- or 8-hour blocks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until close. Evening, weekend, irregular, or flexible hours may be required based on program needs. Work may take place outdoors, off-site, or in a residential program, and may involve exposure to blood or other infectious materials and potentially dangerous situations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, or be at least 21 years old with one year of experience in DDID.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screen.
Have a valid Social Security card or, for non-U.S. citizens, a valid work permit.
Have a valid driver’s license with no moving traffic violations.
Maintain a safe driving record and the minimum vehicle insurance required by Kentucky if driving is required for job performance.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer knowledge.
Use good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to crises.
Complete recordkeeping in a timely manner.
Work effectively with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Be able to work as part of a community mental health team and represent the agency positively in the community.
Be physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Complete a TB skin test assessment within seven days of hire.
Obtain CPR certification within one month of employment and maintain it.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in DDID is preferred for applicants who are at least 21 years old and do not meet the high-school-diploma pathway.

Responsibilities

Provide supports in non-residential settings; transportation in a personal vehicle may be required.
Support individuals in participating in community projects, including unpaid volunteer positions.
Help individuals access and use community resources such as transportation, translation, communication assistance, and companion services.
Provide assistance and training to help individuals access all parts of their environment.
Administer medication accurately, know medication side effects, and document medication errors appropriately.
Recognize incidents and document them correctly.
Report abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and fulfill the legal responsibility to report all forms of abuse.
Communicate with staff involved in an individual's care, including case managers, behavior specialists, and therapists.
Write relevant, factual notes in the appropriate format and complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Use positive, non-stigmatizing language and treat individuals and coworkers respectfully.
Work collaboratively with coworkers and as part of a community mental health team.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and complete required training within SCL waiver time frames.
Obtain a Kentucky notary certificate if required for the job.
Complete a TB skin test assessment within seven days of hire.
Read, adhere to, and promote the DID vision statement.
Maintain CPR certification within one month of employment and keep it current; complete first aid training if required.
Participate in annual infection-control and environmental safety training, including hazardous waste and bloodborne pathogens.
Attend training on handling threats, violence, and escalating or dangerous situations, including when police should be summoned.
Meet annual performance evaluation requirements.